Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous 99%

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6604	photo_camera	GPC9294-X	100g GPC9294-X	£15.99
6605	photo_camera	GPC9294-2X	250g GPC9294-2X	£31.97
6606	photo_camera	GPC9294-5X	500g GPC9294-5X	£51.16
6607	photo_camera	GPC9294-Y	1Kg GPC9294-Y	£81.85

What is Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous 99%? It is a white, hygroscopic solid commonly used in industrial and laboratory applications. This highly purified form of Aluminium Chloride (99% purity) is typically used in its anhydrous state, meaning it does not contain water. Alternate names for Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous (chemical formula AlCl₃) include Anhydrous Aluminium Trichloride and Aluminium(III) Chloride.

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Frequent Uses

Catalyst in Chemical Reactions
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is a highly effective catalyst in various industrial chemical processes, including the production of aromatics, petrochemicals, and the synthesis of fine chemicals through processes like Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.

Production of Aluminium Metal
It plays a key role in the production of aluminium metal through the process of aluminium reduction, where it helps to lower the melting point of alumina and aids in the extraction of aluminium.

Petroleum Refining
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is employed in petroleum refining, particularly in the production of synthetic fuels and the cracking of hydrocarbons to produce gasoline and other fuels.

Manufacture of Polymers
It is used in the production of some synthetic polymers, such as polyolefins, where it acts as a catalyst to help in the polymerisation process.

Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
In laboratories, Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is widely used as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, including the formation of carbon-carbon bonds and the generation of aromatic compounds.

Analytical Chemistry
It is utilised in analytical chemistry for its ability to participate in complex reactions that help identify and quantify substances, making it a valuable reagent in chemical testing and analysis.

Synthesis of Organometallic Compounds
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is used in the synthesis of organometallic compounds, such as alkyl aluminium compounds, which are crucial in various synthetic chemical processes.

Educational and Training Purposes
This compound is frequently used in educational labs to demonstrate the use of Lewis acids in catalysis and to study the reactivity of aluminium compounds in organic chemistry.